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Lucy Tuttle has proudly carried on her father's legacy as a music teacher, finding every ounce of fulfillment from living out her passion. When her school decides that music education will go the way of the RIF (Reduction In Force), Lucy is devastated to be shuffled ingloriously off to early retirement. It doesn't help that her husband has suddenly decided that his passion is starting an earthworm farm - in their basement!

While struggling with depression from the loss of her job, Lucy's adult children shake things up by requesting to move back home. Lucy sees a counselor to help with the many ongoing adjustments, and gets connected with a book club that turns out to be a unique group of life-affirming women who are just what Lucy needs.

For most of this story I found myself thinking that this was not a book really suited for where I am in my life. Different stories resonate louder with some people or during some seasons of life than others, and there's nothing wrong with that. I couldn't relate very well to Lucy just because I hadn't experienced a lot of the things that were bothering her, and I felt like our personalities were very different so I didn't always understand the choices she made. The story is well-written and I did find myself taking note of several quotes, such as when Lucy's deaf daughter-in-law tells her, "When God gives us no other option, He also gives exceptional grace." Cynthia Ruchti is known as a writer of hope, and while I might not have completely related to Lucy, I felt the tug of that hope because hope is universal.

Lucy finds she is never safe from challenges and adjustments, and when an accident forces her into a time of personal silence she learns much about the passion of her soul. I thought the last portion of this book really shone as Lucy goes through a time of reflection and growth.

Cynthia Ruchti is one of those writers whose works I never want to miss. There's a richness to what she writes, a depth that calls out to the deeper parts in the reader. This title might not have connected quite as well with me, but I'd still recommend both her fiction and non-fiction any day.

I received my copy of the book from LitFuse Publicity in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are my own. If you would like to read what other people are saying about "Song of Silence," click here.

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As the music fades and a chasm separates her from the passion of her heart, will Lucy's faith song go silent, too? Find out in Cynthia Ruchti's new book, Song of Silence. The musical score of her life seems to be missing all the notes. When a simple misstep threatens to silence Lucy forever, a young boy and his soundless mother change the way she sees—and hears—everything.

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